resurface /riːˈsɜːfɪs/ ( resurfacing, resurfaced, resurfaces )

• 1. 

  V-I If something such as an idea or problem resurfaces, it becomes important or noticeable again. (思想或问题)再次变得重要; 重新引人注意

  例：

  These ideas resurfaced again in the American civil rights movement.

  这些观念在美国民权运动中重新被予以关注。

• 2. 

  V-I If someone who has not been seen for a long time resurfaces, they suddenly appear again. 重新露面; 再次出现 [非正式]

  例：

  It is likely that they would go into hiding for a few weeks, and resurface when the publicity died down.

  他们可能会躲藏几个星期，等公众关注减弱以后再重新露面。

• 3. 

  V-I If someone or something that has been under water resurfaces, they come back to the surface of the water again. 重新浮出水面

  例：

  George struggled wildly, going under and resurfacing at regular intervals.

  乔治疯狂地挣扎着，不断在水面上浮浮沉沉。

• 4. 

  V-T To resurface something such as a road means to put a new surface on it. 为...铺设新表面; 重新铺设路面

  例：

  Meanwhile the race is on to resurface the road before next Wednesday.

  与此同时正赶着在下周三前把路面重新铺好。